Top 10 Best Bellevue Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 20,107 students in Bellevue, WA (there are 52 private schools, serving 8,896 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%). Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
The top ranked public schools in Bellevue, WA are Cherry Crest Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and Cougar Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellevue, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Bellevue have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Bellevue, WA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12400 N.e. 32nd St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14100 Somerset Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5800
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Cougar Ridge Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4630 167th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 837-7300
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Bellevue High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,514 students
Rank: #55.
Spiritridge Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5900
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Newport Senior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #77.
International School
Alternative School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Tyee Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #99.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12635 Se 56th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
Bennett Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Odle Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #1212.
Interlake Senior High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #1313.
Clyde Hill Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1414.
Enatai Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10700 Se 25th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1515.
Tillicum Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eastgate Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sunset Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1818.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3810 132nd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1919.
Chinook Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2020.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
Rank: #2121.
Newport Heights Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodridge Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12619 Se 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6200
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2323.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2424.
Wilburton Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2525.
Sammamish Senior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 140th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #2626.
Central Educational Services
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2727.
Ardmore Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2828.
Highland Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2929.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #3030.
Stevenson Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14220 Ne 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14310 Se 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Education Options Reengagement Program
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4175
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
10615 Se 23rd Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5200
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
1035 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 463-6000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15027 Ne Bel/red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4172
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14844 Se 22nd St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
15027 Ne Bel-red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4144
Grades: 12
| 2 students
P.o. Box 90010
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4144
Grades: 12
| 26 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bellevue, WA?
How many public schools are located in Bellevue, WA?
32 public schools are located in Bellevue, WA.
What percentage of students in Bellevue, WA go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue, WA?
Bellevue, WA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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